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    Calibration using Software program AudMES

    Can anyone advise if the following would be possible to do using the 'AUDMES' software program using the sinewave output? (& how would you set it correctly) thanx! AUDio MEasurement System download | SourceForge.net input the sine wave signal of 1kHz +5dBm (1.378Vrms) to input jack.
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    Capacitor tolerance and replacement planning

    Hi all - can someone confirm the use of a 50uf capacitor that is replacing a 47uf \ 20% cap on a tone control board? Is there any chance of a detrimental hit on sonics?
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    Yamaha M40 Amplifier & Blackgate Capacitors Measured

    We all know these great caps were discontinued a good while ago and are out of current production. I was very fortunate to obtain two at 680uf | 65v from Partsconnection and installed to my Yamaha M40 amp some 5 years ago. These were 'new old stock' caps and I was curious as to how they were...
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    100 Volt Japanese Yamaha Seperates

    Has anyone experience using the Japanese 100 volt Yamaha components in the USA? Plugged straight to 110V, or by using a step down converter? If so, how did it work out sonic quality wise?
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    Yamaha M40 Blackgate Caps

    Available at the following link: https://www.partsconnexion.com/capacitor_ele_blackgate_f.html
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    Yamaha M40 Main Amp RCA Board

    Hello again to all....while updating the RCA inputs of my Yamaha M40, I noticed a cracked capacitor with a slight burn discoloration <on the rca input board>....would appreciate any assistance <id and recommend replacement part> of the capacitor in the picture. It is the reddish colored cap and...
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    Yamaha C65 Tone Board Picture

    Could someone with a Yamaha C65 Preamp please post a nice close up pic of the 'tone section' that sits just behind the 'bass' 'treble' & 'stereo/mono' controls please. For your effort, I can arrange a .pdf file copy of the service manual/schematic. Thanks!
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    Yamaha cdx1030 Capacitors

    Hello again fellow Yamaha brothers in sound...........am almost ready here to recap my good ole 'over 20 yr old' cd player. One thing I have question about that hopefully someone can solve. On this board, there is a memory capacitor, easy enough, I will not be replacing this one for now. But...
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    Yamaha C65, new resistors

    Anyone have recommendation for replacement 1/4 watt resistors in the tone section of this preamp? I have choice of 250 volt or 300 volt rating, which would be the best choice? Thanks!
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    Carbon vs metal film resistors

    Has anyone knowledge/experience replacing 5% carbon resistors with 1% metal film in vintage <1980's> Yamaha gear? Downside/upside/no difference.....sound wise, recommended or not? Any input appreciated! Thanks!
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    Yamaha C-65 Preamp Recap

    Hi to all, new forum guy here. I have enjoyed my various Yamaha pieces since purchased new in the 80's. I have recently finished a recap on my M-40 power amp. Now I find myself about 97% done with recapping the C-65 but I have run into two 'dummy caps', rated at 4700uf / 35v that I am hoping the...
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